Warriors coach Mufutu hails his side’s weekend win, game quality

Ulinzi Warriors head coach Bernard Mufutu has credited their sweet-savoured 61-53 victory, over rivals Umoja, in a weekend basketball league match, to fine build-up ahead of the game.

The game was preceded by much hype, which psyched up his players. They lived up to the billing, with aggressive performances, while the opposition provided a competitive edge—something Coach Mufutu is impressed about.

 “The media teams did a very good job in hyping the match, and it turned out to be entertaining to watch,” he said.

The encounter lived up to expectations as both sides battled intensely, pushing each other throughout the four quarters. Ulinzi showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in a strong fourth-quarter display that helped seal the win.

However, the tactician admitted his side struggled with consistency, especially around the halftime period and in other stretches of the game.

“We didn’t play well in some quarters and made a lot of mistakes,” he added.

Despite the shortcomings, Mufutu praised Umoja for their resilience, acknowledging that they pushed his team to the limit.

“Umoja is a good side and they really took us to the edge,” he noted.

The victory strengthens Ulinzi Warriors’ campaign in the league, while the closely contested nature of the match underlined the growing competitiveness of the men’s premier division.